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Passing a farm bill in 2018’s political climate a hard row to hoe
When the House voted on the farm bill May 18, the measure's merits were only partly considered. But what brought it down to a surprising defeat was not its content, but a vastly different subject: immigration.
Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
Results from the nationwide referendum showed that 66.4 percent of citizens opted to remove the Eighth Amendment from the constitution, while 33.6 percent voted to retain it.
St. Martin of Tours Class of 1958 Reunion
The class of 1958 of St. Martin of Tours will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our 8th grade graduation at a luncheon on October 14.
Corpus Christi Procession to Pink Sisters
Please join St. Francis Xavier Church the Oratory for their annual Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday June 3rd.
7 Day Directed Retreat at Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Withdraw from the busness of life for an experience grounded in solitude, silence, reflection and prayer.
Theology of the Body Course at Malvern Retreat House
Have you ever struggled with explaining the “why” behind the “what” of the Catholic Church’s teaching on topics like contraception, procreative technologies, sterilization, abortion, homosexuality, cohabitation or pornography?
50-year reunion for Bishop Conwell and Bishop Egan high schools
A mass at 4 p.m. in the school chapel in Fairless Hills will be followed by dinner and dancing at the hotel from 6-10 p.m. Ticket info can be obtained on the school website under alumni reunions.
Catholic Social Services offers spiritual retreat for women in transition
More than 110 women who have benefited from Housing and Homeless Services programs gathered May 14-15 at Malvern Retreat House to remember that God sees them as "beautiful and courageous."
Marriage proclaims ‘love is possible,’ pope says
"It is true there are difficulties, there are problems with the children or with the couple themselves -- arguments, fights." But the witness of couples who continue in love, who overcome the difficulties, he said, proclaims the beauty of God's plan for humanity.
Ideal matchup shapes up as a reality for Catholic baseball final
La Salle, which won the regular-season title with an 11-1 record, will face Archbishop Carroll (10-2), who gave the Explorers their only defeat. Sports columnist John Knebels talks to the key players before the big game.